Man charged over 'targeted attack' on Australian MP struck by car outside office
Man charged over 'targeted attack' on Australian MP struck by car outside office
TL;DR
- MP Helen Haines was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle outside her office.
- A 43-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
- The suspect's father stated he and his partner are long-time family friends of Dr. Haines.
- Dr. Haines lost one leg and surgeons are working to save the other.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the incident was not an accident and that counter-terrorism teams were activated, but cautioned against speculating on motivation.
- A knife was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.
- Police stated there is no intelligence suggesting ongoing danger to the public and the incident is being treated as isolated.